Foster Grandparent Program of Mountain Projects

01/23/2023

Our February calendar is out! We hope you'll find something of interest and we hope to see you soon :)

11/15/2022

Reasons to serve with AmeriCorps Seniors!

08/31/2022

08/24/2022

Haywood County Senior Resource Center September Events Calendar

Our September calendar is out!!!!

07/29/2022

Looking for Classroom Grandparents!!!

Watch this video to seeing how volunteering positively impacts seniors lives.

Research finds that in addition to making a meaningful impact in their communities, older Americans who regularly volunteer can live longer, happier, and mor...

07/11/2022

THANK YOU LINDA!

Linda Penland of Clyde shares many hours each week with the Mountain Projects’ Foster Grandparents program (Foster Grandparent Program of Mountain Projects) and as a volunteer with our Head Start program.

We couldn’t be more grateful!

Here she is having an imaginary phone call to sort out some business with a youngster at our Clyde Head Start Center.

Says Linda: “You just want to make life better for every one of them. Sometimes you can’t, but the least you can do is set a good example.”

If you’d like to be involved as a Foster Grandparent, learn more below:

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The Foster Grandparent Program is a federally funded program through the Corporation of National Service that provides opportunities for seniors to impact the lives of children in their community. The Foster Grandparent Program is funded for the seven western counties of North Carolina including Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain and the Qualla Boundary.

Foster Grandparents are individuals aged 55 and over who thrive on direct interaction with children and believe they can make a difference in their lives. They serve as a mentor, tutor, and loving caregiver to children and youth with special needs. Foster Grandparents help children develop the skills, confidence, and strength to succeed in life.

Pass along your gift of experience!

Benefits:
Receive a tax free hourly stipend
Mileage reimbursement
Annual physical examination
Paid vacation and sick leave
Pre-service and monthly training sessions
Secondary insurance coverage while volunteering
Recognition for volunteering
Provide a positive impact on a child’s life

To become a Foster Grandparent and impact a child’s life, call the Mountain Projects, Inc. Senior Programs: (828) 452-1447 or 1-800-627-1548

06/28/2022

05/17/2022

RESOURCE DRIVE THRU - Each car will get a packet of information/resources, a MANNA food box, and a hot meal served by Holy Cow food truck!

This event is on Wednesday, May 25th, 11:00am - 2:00pm, at the Waynesville First United Methodist Church.

05/04/2022

Happy Teacher’s Appreciation Week!

HAPPY TEACHER'S APPRECIATION WEEK FROM MOUNTAIN PROJECTS AND HEAD START

We love our teachers and staff, and we're looking to add more!

Mountain Projects has administered Head Start in Haywood and Jackson Counties since its creation in 1965. We operate centers in Canton, Clyde, Waynesville, Sylva and on the campus of Western Carolina University.

Students receive educational services, health/nutrition, and social services. Parents become actively involved in their child’s educational process through parent involvement and literacy services. Head Start is free of charge to eligible families.

MOUNTAIN PROJECTS HEAD START CENTERS ARE NOW HIRING STAFF AND ENROLLING STUDENTS.

CALL 828-456-4546 FOR MORE INFORMATION

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